Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $22.83 an hour ($47,480 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($59,300). Iowa ranks 44th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.35 | $36,080 |
| 25% of workers | $19.30 | $40,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.83 | $47,480 |
| 75% of workers | $28.67 | $59,630 |
| 90% of workers | $35.24 | $73,290 |
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $52,880 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $51,810 | 60 |
| Dubuque | $49,650 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $49,210 | 300 |
| Ames | $47,660 | 50 |
| Iowa City | $47,570 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids | $47,370 | 80 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $45,900 | 70 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,940 |
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| Construction Managers | $99,280 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $65,940 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $89,320 |
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